Simplifying Fractions and Multiplication

Simplifying Fractions and Multiplication

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

5th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

This video tutorial explains how to solve multiplication problems involving rational numbers. It begins with an introduction to the rules of signs, followed by a detailed explanation of multiplying fractions by multiplying numerators and denominators. The video then demonstrates how to simplify fractions to their irreducible form using division by common factors. An alternative method for faster simplification is also presented. The tutorial concludes with a promotion for a mathematics course and encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and share the video.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the result of multiplying a negative number by a positive number?

Positive

Negative

Zero

Undefined

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in multiplying fractions?

Multiply the numerators

Add the numerators

Subtract the denominators

Divide the denominators

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the product of 9/16 and 2/3?

3/8

9/24

18/48

1/2

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you simplify the fraction 18/48?

Subtract 2 from both numerator and denominator

Divide both numerator and denominator by 2

Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2

Add 2 to both numerator and denominator

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of 9/24?

3/8

1/3

2/5

4/9

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the alternative method for simplifying fractions during multiplication?

Simplify after multiplication

Simplify before multiplication

Do not simplify at all

Simplify only the numerator

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which numbers can be simplified in the fraction 9/24?

Only 9

Neither 9 nor 24

9 and 24

Only 24

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